Myneni Hariprasada Rao
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Myneni Hariprasada Rao, aka MHP Rao, (21 July 1927 - 5 April 2016) was born in Edlalanka village near Avanigadda, is a retired Director of the Nuclear Power Board (now known as NPCL) of DAE, Mumbai, India. He has served for many years as a member of Southern, Western and Northern Indian Regional electricity boards. He is praised by many as "The Father" or "Architect" of Madras Atomic Power Station.
Biography
MHP Rao has a master's degree in Power Systems Engineering from Illinois Institute of technology. He has authored many articles and research papers.
Awards
During his career, MHP Rao has received several awards, including the Padma Shri (1984) and the Sanjay Gandhi Award for contribution in Science and Technology (1983).
Social Service
Through his YEMKAY trust, he has conducted free Homeopathy clinics in Avanigadda, Edlalanka, Mynenivaripalem, Challapalli, repalle and Gudivada.
The recent spate of floods in Krishna river has left the village of Edlalanka submerged. Flood relief efforts under his direction are underway to restore proper drinking water and medicines to the villagers
References
- Madras Atomic Power Station marks silver jubilee
- http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2002/02/07/stories/2002020700590200.htm
- http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/as-n-deal-moves-forward-scientists-walk-down-nostalgia-lane-lead_10075328.html
- http://www.udayavani.com/showstory.asp?news=0&contentid=635590&lang=1